The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to:

comply with site safety and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

interpret specifications for the preparation and application of various airbrush techniques

apply airbrush using a variety of freehand and masked techniques

use airbrushing tools, plant and equipment to produce airbrushed signage work that complies with organisational quality standards and client requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit:

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to apply lines and scrolls

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to applying lines and scrolls

MSDS

research resources, including industry-related systems information.

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:

written and/or oral assessment of required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first-hand testimonial evidence of the candidate producing airbrushed signage work using a variety of techniques.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Required skills

language and literacy skills to:

communicate clearly and directly using verbal, non-verbal and written communication

interpret job requirements and instructions, including:

client specifications

drawings

manufacturer instructions

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

report faults

use questioning to identify and confirm requirements

numeracy skills to calculate scaled enlargements

planning and organising skills to:

sequence tasks

set out work

problem-solving skills to:

recognise minor faults and problems and take action to rectify them

respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action

select appropriate tools and equipment

self-management skills to:

comply with work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems

contribute to achievement of team goals

identify and follow organisational procedures

respond to change

technical skills to:

identify defects associated with airbrush application and take corrective action

maintain, clean, dismantle and reassemble airbrush, components and accessories

prepare and apply a variety of masks to use in conjunction with airbrush techniques

apply airbrush techniques

select, set up and check airbrush equipment and accessories prior to use

Required knowledge

airbrush application principles, sequencing and techniques

airbrushing terminology and definitions

Australian and New Zealand standards applicable to airbrushing signage work

materials relevant to airbrush work, including:

inks

paints

masks

masking materials

statutory and regulatory authority requirements relevant to airbrushing signage work, including those relating to removal of waste products

types of airbrushes, components and accessories used in airbrushed signage work

work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safe work methods applicable to airbrushing

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Organisational requirements include:

quality assurance requirements:

applying Australian and international standards relevant to the sign industry, such as AS1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

applying internal company quality assurance policy and risk-management strategies

determining and adhering to work specifications

checking quality of materials

correctly using and maintaining equipment

identifying equipment defects

WHS is to be in line with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan, and may include:

assessment of conditions and hazards

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation

hazard control, including hazardous materials and substances

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

concealed services (water, power and gas) and lighting

restricted access barriers

work site visitors and the public

working in proximity to others

use of MSDS

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements.

Tools and equipment may include:

airbrush inks

air brush, and components and accessories

buckets

compressed air and leads

measuring tapes and rules

stencil knives

straight edges.

Materials may include:

airbrush inks

mask and template mediums, such as:

acetate film

cardboard

frisk film

mask vinyl

masking tape

paints, including:

oil-based

water-based.

Different types of airbrushes may include:

single action

double action

internal mix

external mix.

Components and accessories may include:

air hose

paint pot attachment.

Airbrush work may include:

freehand techniques

geometric shapes

graphics

lettering

signage.

Statutory and regulatory authority requirements include:

federal, state and local authorities administering Acts, regulations and codes of practice applicable to:

airbrush signage work

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals.